A State Law Enforcement Division special agent, the closed blinds, surveillance camera and long hours all point to one thing: human trafficking. That human traffickers are active in communities across South Carolina, targeting victims of all ages, genders, races and socioeconomic backgrounds. Task Force reported 139 cases of human trafficking in 2020. In the South Carolina state courts there were ten people were charged with 13 charges of human trafficking. Horry County had the highest number of human trafficking reports.
Homeland Security Investigations’ Charleston field office launched operations to combat the crime in the Charleston area. HSI has broad authority to conduct criminal investigations into transnational crimes. Also like money laundering, narcotics smuggling, financial fraud, human rights violations and other crimes.
HSI agents and local law enforcement partners are knocking on hotel doors. The public should watch for signs of human trafficking. Law enforcement officers want to rescue and support victims.
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